Burnsville, WV

Riffle Run Campground

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility.

Recreation

Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone in the family.

Facilities

The campground offers 60 campsites, 54 are full hook-up with 50 amp electric service, water, and sewer and the other 6 have no hook-ups. Playgrounds and a bathroom that houses a shower facility and laundry facility are located within the campground. A boat ramp is availble just before the entrance to the campground and the marina is conveniently located near the boat ramp.

Natural Features

The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.

Nearby Attractions

Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans Memorial. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.

Typical weather

Burnsville Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Burnsville Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F44°MMarch: average water temperature 44°F58°AApril: average water temperature 58°F61°MMay: average water temperature 61°F71°JJune: average water temperature 71°F76°JJuly: average water temperature 76°F75°AAugust: average water temperature 75°F69°SSeptember: average water temperature 69°F59°OOctober: average water temperature 59°F48°NNovember: average water temperature 48°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 42 field-sample stations

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